Castner

/ (ˈkæstnə) /

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noun

Hamilton Young. 1858–98, US chemist, who devised the Castner process for extracting sodium from sodium hydroxide

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And all of them, in Castner's telling, are entitled to nominate themselves as protectors of society.
Guns are Dangerous, Even When Used by Good Men|David Frum|April 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Castner acknowledges that, in the end, he reasoned his way to the right answer: no gun in the minivan.
Guns are Dangerous, Even When Used by Good Men|David Frum|April 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Brian Castner spent eight years defusing bombs—but he's emphatic that he's no hero.
What It Takes to Defuse a Bomb|Jesse Wegman|November 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Castner told Donvan that when he first joined the military he had wanted to work as an astronaut.
What It Takes to Defuse a Bomb|Jesse Wegman|November 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Mr. Castner seems justified in his claim to produce sodium at a shilling per pound in large quantities.
Scientific American, Volume 56, No. 9, February 26, 1887|Various
From actual results a like amount of fuel will produce over three tons of sodium by Mr. Castner's process.
Scientific American, Volume 56, No. 9, February 26, 1887|Various
Castner ran a hand through his thick shock of dark hair and looked away from the scoffer.
The City of Numbered Days|Francis Lynde
Castner accepted the implied challenge soberly, and together they ascended to Brouillard's offices.
The City of Numbered Days|Francis Lynde
The way to get cheaper aluminum was, it seemed, to get cheaper sodium and Hamilton Young Castner set himself at this problem.
Creative Chemistry|Edwin E. Slosson

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